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How do I Encourage Participation in the 401k? 401k participation is not automatic just because the company offers a 401k plan.  Retirement plans are offered by many large employers, ...

401k ADP ACP Testing Rules for Compensation 401k ADP ACP testing rules require your undivided attention and concentration.  When it comes to retirement plan administration the 401k ADP ACP ...

Millennials Delaying Milestones and Retirement Savings Millennials delaying their decision to save for retirement continues to be a challenge for employers. The results of a new Ernst & Young ...

Great 401k Plan. What do Plan Sponsors Need? Make your 401k great. What do Plan Sponsors need more of to make their 401k plan great? Previously, we highlighted the brilliant ...

401k Lawsuits Deserve Attention from Plan Sponsor 401k lawsuits are on the rise. However, the legal responsibilities associated with 401k lawsuits are not always crystal clear.  Plan fiduciaries who ...

401k Target Date Fund Choices Continue to Show Widespread Acceptance. 401k Target Date Fund choices continue to show widespread acceptance and increased usage.  Learn from HR manager, Susan Palantino, ...

401k Fiduciary Lawsuit Highlights Fee Benchmarking 401k Fiduciary Lawsuit concerns are driving behavior and practices among Retirement Plan Committees.  Fiduciary responsibility is something employers should be hyper-vigilant about since ...

401k Plan Education Remains High Priority 401k plan education is a major driver of success for 401k plans.  401k plan education requires a strong focus on communication.  401k plan ...

Gamification Retirement Planning Engages Employees Gamification retirement planning is on the rise.  It has become the latest way to inject fun into retirement planning today; a task, admittedly, many ...

Multiple Employer Plans have a brighter future than ever before.  Fred Barstein, Founder and CEO of The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU) and Terry Power founder, of The Platinum 401k, ...